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Long before Columbus reached the Americas, Cahokia was the biggest, most cosmopolitan city north of Mexico. Yet by 1350 it had been deserted by its native inhabitants the Mississippians – and no one is sure why

This article is the eighth in the "Lost Cities" series (Babylon, Troy, Pompeii, Angkor, Fordlandia, etc.). The earthen mounds of Cahokia on the flat flood plains must have been the most awe-inspiring demonstration of political power and economic wealth in its day. Like so many other civilizations before them (and many more in the future?), Cahokia probably declined from too many environmental modifications that led to unforeseen consequences.

This article is the eighth in the "Lost Cities" series (Babylon, Troy, Pompeii, Angkor, Fordlandia, etc.). The earthen mounds of Cahokia on the flat flood plains must have been the most awe-inspiring demonstration of political power and economic wealth in its day. Like so many other civilizations before them (and many more in the future?), Cahokia probably declined from too many environmental modifications that led to unforeseen consequences.

Cars will be outlawed from 400 miles of Paris streets on Sunday as the French capital joins the likes of Brussels, Bogotá, Jakarta and Copenhagen in marking World Car-Free Day. Isn’t it time for London to join the club?

Saying that a country is one of the worst to live in today is subjective, if not controversial. However, studies have used a combination of real and measurable data points to create an index of misery!

Lorraine Chaffer's insight:

Students learn to assess the liveability of places using a range of criteria. GeoWorld 7 NSWChapter 6 Liveability: perceptions and influences6.14 Reflecting on liveabilityChapter 7 Liveability: measurement and environmental factors7.1 Liveable cities: where living is easiest7.2 Low ranking liveable cities7.14 Geographical inquiry: assessing the liveability of a place (Practical Fieldwork and ICT)

The severe risk of climate change and rising sea levels on urban areas has not been addressed in the UN’s proposed New Urban Agenda, so flood-risk cities will have to learn from each another and share solutions...

“ Donald Trump has pledged to build a ‘beautiful wall’ – but America’s frontier with Mexico is already aggressively defended by the drones and fences of the US border patrol. It’s a strategy that is causing ever more migrants to die in hostile terrain”
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Beneath the desert of South Australia, a photographer finds a community of opal miners with a "crazy and unusual life."

Lorraine Chaffer's insight:

Students can discuss the reasons people live in extreme places and how they adapt. Resources can make places considered unliveable for environmental reasons very liveable. Compare to other countries e.g. Siberian mining communities.

Population profiles are evidence of liveability - which groups are missing from places and why?

Lorraine Chaffer's insight:

Students learn to assess the liveability of places using a range of criteria.

Population profiles reflect the liveability of places for different age groups

GeoWorld 7 NSW

Chapter 6 Liveability: perceptions and influences

6.9 Stages of life and perceptions of liveability6.14 Reflecting on liveabilityChapter 7 Liveability: measurement and environmental factors7.1 Liveable cities: where living is easiest7.14 Geographical inquiry: assessing the liveability of a place (Practical Fieldwork and ICT)

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